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Young Women who Have Experienced Unwanted Pregnancy: A Multiple Case Study

Published in: Journal of Psychology in Africa
Volume 22 , issue 3 , 2012 , pages: 425–427

DOI: 10.1080/14330237.2012.10820549

Author(s): Thandokazi T. Khethiwe University of Zululand, South Africa , David J. Edwards University of Zululand, South Africa , Jabulani D. Thwala University of Zululand, South Africa

Keywords: young unmarried women , rural economically underdeveloped area , factors contributing towards unwanted pregnancy experiences , multiple case study

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Abstract

Qualitative approaches were used to understand the experience of pregnancy in a group of young Xhosa women (N =10, M age = 19.70, SD = 3.20). Data is provided on their retrospective accounts of factors which contributed towards unwanted pregnancy. Thematic content analysis revealed a range of influences on pregnancy including: background, parenting and restrictions; stigma towards contraception; carelessness and ignorance; power and pressure from the partner; and shifting responsibility.

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